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Bank Nationalization Isn't the Answer

"People who should know better have been speculating publicly that the government might need to nationalize our largest banks. This irresponsible chatter is causing tremendous turmoil in financial markets. The Obama administration needs to make clear immediately that nationalization -- government seizing control of ownership and operations of a company -- is not a viable option..."
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Source: WSJ.com

AICPA Launches Economic Crisis Resource Center

"In this time of global economic turmoil, individuals and businesses alike are in desperate need of guidance and reliable information.  CPAs are increasingly being called upon by employers and clients - as well as family and friends - for help in navigating current and future financial challenges.

To ensure CPAs have the essential information needed to serve as leaders at work, at home and in their communities, we have created the Economic Crisis Resource Center at www.aicpa.org/economy, the premiere online resource for the profession during these challenging times. This site was developed by the AICPA, in partnership with CPA2Biz, its marketing and technology subsidiary. With more than 200 items, the breadth and depth of content addresses the concerns of every member segment and includes:

- Tools for minimizing the effects of a recession on your firm or company
- Webcasts on credit and financing impacts
- Articles on strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting
- CPE courses on fraud detection and maintaining the public trust
- Professional development resources, including job postings

We will continue to develop and add new resources to this centralized hub in order to help you, your employers, clients and family get on sounder fiscal footing.

The AICPA, with approximately 350,000 members, is the national professional organization for certified public accountants in the United States. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients.

To learn more about the AICPA, see www.aicpa.org. To learn more about the AICPA’s marketing and technology subsidiary, CPA2Biz, see www.cpa2biz.com..."

Source: About Us: AICPA Economic Crisis Resource Center

MIT Sloan to Share Case Studies and Course Materials Worldwide…for Free!

"MIT’s Sloan School of Management has launched a new collection of free, innovative teaching resources available to anyone with an Internet connection, the school announced last week. The website, MIT Sloan Teaching Innovation Resources (MSTIR), offers case studies, simulations, deep dives and other instructional materials developed by MIT faculty and students.

What can you expect to find when you show up for your virtual class? Right now, the offerings focus on sustainability, industry evolution and global entrepreneurship—MIT Sloan’s areas of expertise and subjects not as widely available in more standard areas of management, the school says..."
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Source: Stacy Blackman Consulting

Huge Changes in Store for Financial Statements

"A balance sheet that doesn’t balance?  Financing and operating classifications that depend on your company type?  A (gulp) cash-basis income statement?  Well, not quite. But accounting standards-setters are online and on the road urging investors and companies to weigh in now on a proposal to radically alter financial statements. And while accrual accounting isn’t going away, preparers of financial statements might be surprised to find that the above descriptions do accurately describe the look and feel that financial statements might have just two years from now..."
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Source: CFO

MBA Case Studies from Top Business Schools

"Seeing examples of MBA case studies is helpful when you are trying to gather information or write your own case study analysis. The following business schools publish either abstracts or full MBA case studies online..."
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Source: About.com: Business Schools